Katteri Theme
From Katteri · 2020
- Lyricist
- Deekay
- Singer
- Anusha prasad
- Music director
- Prasad S. N
- Details
- Katteri2020
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Vaazha pazha thoppula | In the banana grove, |
| Vanthu ninnan maappula | The bridegroom came and stood. |
| Sonna pecha kekkala | He did not listen to the advice given, |
| Suttuduvan soottula | I will shoot him down in the heat of anger. |
வாழ பழ தோப்புல
வந்து நின்னான் மாப்புள
சொன்ன பேச்சு கேட்கல
சுட்டுடுவான் சூட்டுல
In the banana grove,
The bridegroom came and stood.
He did not listen to the advice given,
I will shoot him down in the heat of anger.
Vaazha pazha thoppula
In the banana grove,
Vanthu ninnan maappula
The bridegroom came and stood.
Sonna pecha kekkala
He did not listen to the advice given,
Suttuduvan soottula
I will shoot him down in the heat of anger.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful and folk-style song snippet describes a stubborn groom or man who arrives at a banana grove. Because he refuses to listen to reason or follow advice, the speaker aggressively yet humorously threatens to shoot him down in a fit of rage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vaazha pazha thoppula / Vanthu ninnan maappula / Sonna pecha kekkala / Suttuduvan soottula”
All four lines consistently end with the rhyming sound '-la' (thoppula, maappula, kekkala, soottula), giving the lyrics a distinct folk cadence.
Moona / Initial Alliteration
“Sonna pecha kekkala / Suttuduvan soottula”
The repetition of the starting 'S' consonant in 'Sonna', 'Suttuduvan', and 'Soottula' enhances the rhythmic flow of the second half of the verse.
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Trivia
Although originally scheduled for a 2020 release, 'Katteri' was delayed and released in late 2022. The film's music was composed by S. N. Prasad, while director Deekay penned the lyrics himself.
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